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Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Renewed by Nikon A1000
Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A900 was introduced 7 years after the SP-565UZ which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A900 grades against the SP-565UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 A900 SP-565UZ 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2009More modern by 87 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Nikon A900

 SP-565UZ A900 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 A900 SP-565UZ 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon A900 has got outer measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Olympus SP-565UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check out the Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-565UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A900 vs the SP-565UZ.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A900 and SP-565UZ is 88 and 72 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and SP-565UZ.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon A900 to deliver more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger A900 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography info
40
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
has manual focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography details
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (289 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography factors
56
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
33
amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A900
Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
74
lighter than competitors (289 grams)
has bluetooth
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
52
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography details
49
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging details
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging details
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors (289g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Nikon Coolpix A900Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Olympus SP-565UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-23 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 grams (0.64 lb) 413 grams (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 30
DXO Color Depth score not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 68
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $400 $400